The Carrs Hill neighborhood in Athens, GA is located just behind downtown on the south/southeast side of the North Oconee River and just east of UGA’s North Campus. The primary roads in the Carrs Hill neighborhood are China St., Oconee St., Little St., and Georgia Dr. The area is easily overlooked by out-of-towners unfamiliar with the area, which is in part why it’s such an Athens gem.
Carrs Hill boasts a unique college town experience by offering a mix of single-family and multi-family residences in the form of older homes, townhouses, duplexes, apartment buildings, and larger homes and condo buildings accommodating 4-5 units or more. There are also commercial operations contributing to the community’s artistic vibe like the popular R.Wood ceramics studio.
The Carrs Hill area caters to a diverse demographic of families, students, and working professionals that enjoy living near downtown (and local favorites like Mama’s Boy diner on Oak St!) and in close proximity to the University of Georgia. Condos at a Carrs Hill development like Appleby Mews—which has a pool for residents—typically are 2bdrm 2batb and tend to run around $100k. Single-family homes in the area range in price depending on condition, though a 3bdrm 3bth currently runs in the $300k+ range. A nearby luxury apartment complex called the Flats at Carrs Hill helps anchor the area.
Many of the homes in the historic Carrs Hill area, popular with investors with students attending UGA, have been occupied by families for multiple generations. Others have been bought, updated, and sold as investments to rent to students, families, and professionals. If you think you might be interested in real estate opportunities in Carrs Hill, let us know!